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Posts tagged “brining”

Recipe: Beer-Brined Chicken on the Grill

This beer-brined chicken served as our Fourth of July dinner! The chicken picked up sweet, malty flavors from the brine and our charcoal grill added just a touch of smoke. Also thanks to the brine, t...

Food Science: How Does Brining Work?

We've talked about how much we love brining lean cuts of meat to infuse extra moisture and flavor before cooking. This technique is widely used in traditional Scandinavian cuisine and has definitely...

Quick Tip: How to Brine Meat

Brining has become synonymous with Thanksgiving turkey, but it's such a great technique that we've started using it all year round for all sorts of different meats! We like to throw pork chops and chi...